Richland County job opportunities

November 27, 2023

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Home/Careers

Sustainability Planner

Location:             Richland County Administration Building, Columbia, SC 29204

Department:       Planning

Division:               Community Planning and Development

Job Status:          Full-Time

Rate of Pay:        $42,154.65 –

The purpose of the class is to initiate and coordinate the implementation of a wide range of projects that improve environmental, economic, and social sustainability of internal Richland County Government operations, as well as external collaborative partnerships including, but not limited to, municipalities, non-profit organizations and community groups. Requires Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, environmental health science or a closely related field.  Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, environmental health science or a closely related field is preferred.

Administrative Assistant (Conservation Division)

Location:             Richland County Administration Building, Columbia, SC 29204

Department:       Soil & Water

Division:               Community Planning and Development

Job Status:          Full-Time

Rate of Pay:        $17.179 –

The Administrative Assistant will assist with the development and implementation of community engagement and education programs of the Conservation Division. The ideal candidate will have an interest in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, historic preservation, and/or land management and will have excellent communication skills. Experience in customer service, event planning, graphic design, marketing, communications, and content creation is preferred. This position requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license and should have at least three years of experience in an administrative support role.

Land Program Planner (Conservation Division)

Location:             Richland County Administration Building, Columbia, SC 29204

Department:       Conservation

Division:               Community Planning and Development

Job Status:          Full-Time

Rate of Pay:        $42,871.78 –

Status:   Open Until Filled

The Land Program Planner is responsible for managing the facilities and operations of the Conservation Division’s (RCCD) parks and conservation lands. This class plans, organizes, and implements the maintenance, day-to-day operations, and programs on properties supervised by the RCCD. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science, management, liberal arts, or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.  Must possess a valid state driver’s license.  Requires a minimum of four (4) years of professional-level experience in an environmental, conservation, land or park management related field of work.  Knowledge of, and specific experience, with programs administered by the RCCD is preferred.